CARTER SAMPSON BAND

Monday 3rd March / 8pm / £15

Oklahoma is a hotbed of good music and no-one knows that better than the self-crowned ‘Queen of Oklahoma’ Carter Sampson, who will be touring the UK with her full band from 28 Feb to 16 March 2025. Born and raised in the central state, Sampson writes relatable and honest songs about family, love, life and historical characters. She’s released six albums with her two latest records being released on the influential Horton record label. Her last album, Gold, spent many months on the Americana Music Charts.
She tours internationally, and has had much success playing regularly in Europe and the UK:
‘I really love playing in the UK. I joke about it a lot but American audiences are generally loud and don’t listen very well – English audiences are so quiet and kind.’
Carter won first place in the Chris Austin Songwriting contest at Merlefest, NC, and has performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest and the Lincoln Center in NYC as a top finalist in their respective songwriting contests.
Carter is also the founder and director of The Rock and Roll Camp for Girls OKC, a non-profit organisation set up in Oklahoma that empowers girls, women and non-binary folks through music education.
As she describes it: ‘Most of our campers have no or little musical experience and it is truly amazing what these kids achieve in one week. The amount of self-esteem that comes from such an accomplishment is really what it’s all about.’

Support from Joe Martin

MAD DOG MCREA

Thursday 6th March / 8pm / £20

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, gypsy jazz, pop, bluegrass and shake your ass music.
From self penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life to traditional songs about gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their highly infectious songs.
In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit , jibe arsed dive in Christendom and with a massive, dedicated, loyal to the hilt fanbase, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live band.

Support from The Kahunas

TOM BROOKSBY & THE SECRET SERVICE

Friday 7th March / 8pm / £15

The Glory Days frontman now has his own band performing his original music from the last decade.  This Americana rock four piece featuring Tom on lead vocals and drums also boasts significant talent from other bands.  Lee Higgins (King Rock) handles the guitar duties, Steve Gaffney (Gambler) brings the bass and backing vocals and Alan Thomason (Glory Days) is a familiar face on keyboards.  Together The Secret Service bring Tom’s songs to life in a performance that will delight fans of Springsteen and Americana music in general.  The show also includes covers by Chris Stapleton, ZZ Top, Cream and Creedence Clearwater Revival for good measure!  Tom’s latest album, ‘Before It’s Too Late’ is available on CD at gigs and to stream via the usual services.

SIMPLY DYLAN

Saturday 8th March / 8pm / £22

No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence. A tribute to Bob Dylan not a Bob Dylan tribute.

From a modest project recognising Dylan’s 70th birthday in 2011 Simply Dylan has gone from selling out the Cavern Club 6 times to receiving fantastic reviews in the Spanish press to impressing Dylan fans throughout the UK on their tours with SJM Concerts to opening the Isle Of White Festival in 2019. No ordinary interpretation, this is a remarkable and exceptional project which delights Dylan fans young and old igniting a new wave of passion for one of the worlds most prodigious songwriters.

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH FM

Sunday 9th March / 8pm / £20

FM Announce Exclusive Acoustic Tour – A New Take on Their Classic Sound!
Following their full-band 40th anniversary celebrations last year, FM are excited to announce a run of intimate acoustic shows that will offer a fresh and personal perspective on their iconic music. Known for their melodic rock sound, FM, formed in 1984 by the Overland brothers, have remained one of the UK’s most enduring rock bands.
The band’s current lineup includes Steve Overland (vocals), Merv Goldsworthy (bass), Pete Jupp (drums), Jem Davis (keyboards), and Jim Kirkpatrick (guitar). In this special series of shows, fans will have the unique chance to experience FM’s hits in a stripped-back, acoustic setting, bringing their timeless songs even closer to the audience.

“These acoustic performances are something special for us,” says Bassman Merv Goldsmith. “It’s a more intimate way to connect with our music and with the fans, and we’re really looking forward to sharing these moments.”

For fans old and new, this acoustic tour promises a rare opportunity to hear FM’s beloved tracks in an entirely new light. Don’t miss out on this exclusive and personal journey with one of rock’s most enduring UK bands!

McGOLDRICK, McCUSKER, DOYLE

Wednesday 12th March / 8pm / £22

A welcome return to Greystones of this legendary, superstar, trio.  

John, John and Michael  are 3 globally acclaimed artists and when they come together to play songs from their vast repertoire it’s an evening to remember.

Having shared stages and recording studios with Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson this is a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time.

Expect top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie to boot.

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN

Keith James in concert

Thursday 13th March / 8pm / £16

These remarkable songs – stripped back, honest, naked and sensual. ‘There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in’ Cohen’s most memorable and visionary line from his song ANTHEM. If ever there was a sentence in modern poetry to reflect on and give hope and understanding to us all, it is this line. This Concert begins with ANTHEM.’ Enigmatic, mysterious and sub textural, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, wry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty and indulgence with the stroke of each word. Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK, giving almost 500 concerts to more than 200,000 people. This has proved to be ‘life changing’ and one of the greatest honours in Keith James’ 50 year career in music.Included in the concert are Cohen’s well-known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat, Sisters of Mercy, Suzanne and Hallelujah alongside his rarer and profound writing such as If it be your will, Joan of Arc and Secret Life. Also included are Keith’s dramatic performances based on the work of Federico Garcia Lorca – Cohen’s greatest influence.

ROBERT VINCENT

Friday 14th March / 8pm / £18

“The real deal, absolutely magnetic.” Bob Harris
“A phenomenal, spiritual listen.”  Sunday Times
One of the most acclaimed singer/songwriter’s on the UK Americana/ country/ folk scene. 
A multi award winner, including two prestigious AMAUK Album of The Year awards and number 1 and 2 in the iTunes album and singles charts, Robert continues to tour extensively showing his versatility both as a solo performer and with his band. Notable appearances include the 2023 Celtic Connections at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal with Mary Chapin Carpenter, showcase performances in Nashville, Tennessee, opening for Roger Waters in Hyde Park and tours with Paul Carrack and Duane Eddy who gifted him with one of his signature Gretsch guitars after his 80th birthday celebration at The London Palladium.

RED SKY JULY

Wednesday 19th March / 8pm / £15

Award winning, British Alt-Country band consisting of husband and wife Ally McErlaine (ex-Texas) and Shelly Poole (ex-Alisha’s Attic) along with esteemed vocalist Haley Glennie-Smith. They’ve supported artists such as Steve Earl, Sheryl Crowe, Tom Jones, Beth Nielsen Chapman and 10CC, have appeared at many major festivals including Glastonbury, T In The Park and Isle Of White and been playlisted on BBC Radio 2.
Their 2011 self titled debut album received high praise from the music press including Q magazine and that was followed in 2014 by the Shadowbirds album which went straight in the official UK Country Charts at number 3 with Maverick giving it 5/5. They were joined by Beth Nielsen Chapman on their 2016 album The Truth and The Lie which again went straight in at number 3 in the UK Country Charts receiving huge airplay and rave reviews from the likes of The Guardian, Maverick, Guitarist, R2, the Daily Express and Radio 2 as well as many others.
The band have played twice at the prestigious C2C Festival, joined James as part of BBC Scotland’s quay Sessions and appeared as special guests at the Montrose Music Festival and Somerset Rocks after being invited by Jools Holland.
“A timeless blend of vocals and intricate twang” Q
“Touching lyrics and beautiful melodies” BBC Radio 2
“Could grace any multi selling Nashville release” Daily Express.

KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN

30th Anniversary Tour

Thursday 20th March / 8pm / £20

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are one of British folk music’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships. Bonded by an unseen alchemy they have entwined their personal and professional relationship into an enviable class act of imaginative song writing and musicianship. 
Twice winners of the BBC Folk Awards “Best Duo” title as well as “Best Duo” at the Folking.com and Spiral Earth awards they consistently deliver assured, distinctive, bold and innovative performances mixing traditional song arrangements with their own self penned material.

“Sean and Kathryn sit at the high table of contemporary song writing and musicianship” Fatea
“A fine feather in the cap of the Lakeman musical dynasty” 5*  Daily Mirror
“An absolute master class in how to do it right”  Festivalsforall.com

THE GRATEFUL DUDES

Friday 21st March / Doors 7pm On Stage 7.30pm / £15

Playing the music of The Grateful Dead, the Dudes explore the songs and improvisations from their vast repertoire, emulating the sound, style, freedom and adventure of their live shows. More than a band, the Grateful Dead were a phenomenon – from precursors of psychedelic rock in the sixties to the highest grossing US touring act in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. As the saying goes, “There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert”. Formed in 2016 by experienced musicians, the Dudes play in authentic style and aim to re-create the atmosphere and musical experience of a Dead concert – the tunes and songs, the jams, the unpredictable, the vibe – across at least 2 ½ hours of music.

CHANTEL McGREGOR

Saturday 22nd March / 8pm / £17

A multi award winner, a massive talent and a Greystones regular for over 12 years Yorkshire’s very own Chantel McGregor returns with an awesome power trio show playing an eclectic mix of blues/rock. Always performing barefoot Chantel’s shy persona and diminutive figure gives no clue to the huge vocals and truly stunning guitar skills that make her one of the most high calibre, exciting artists in the world. Playing some of the finest modern blues and rock anthems you’re likely to hear a Chantel McGregor performance is always pleased to be here relaxed but off the scale powerful and her phenomenal, truly astonishing guitar playing is stellar. A do not miss show for all blues/rock fans.

LAURA VEIRS

Wednesday 26th March / 8pm / £21.50

Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter Laura Veirs has produced 14 albums over 25 years, toured internationally, and collaborated with numerous luminaries such as kd lang, Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens, Bill Frisell, Jim James, Colin Meloy, Kate Stables, Sam Amidon, Karl Blau, Shahzad Ismaily and many others. Veirs was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in October 2024. Her music blends the poetic sensibilities of contemporary folk with the rough edges of indie rock.

WILLE AND THE BANDITS

Friday 28th March / 8pm / £18

Support James Dixon

Essentially a classic blues/rock band much in the vein of Hendrix and Cream but in a similar way to how these bands pushed the genre in their time Wille and The Bandits try to take their sound beyond what is expected of such a traditional line up. Having toured with artists such as Deep Purple through to the John Butler Trio and played major festivals across Europe the band seem to leave an equally astounding impression on audiences of all ages and musical tastes with their energetic and soulful performances. They’ve received much critical acclaim being voted in the Top Ten must see bands at Glastonbury by BBC Radio 1 and reaching number 2 in the UK blues charts with their first single on downloads alone. Now touring their 3rd independently released studio album the band’s fan base, repertoire of sounds, styles and innovations are growing at an exponential rate.
It’s rare to find a band as dynamic as Wille and The Bandits, one that is equally as comfortable and impressive at both ends of the sonic spectrum. Ten seconds of You Tube does not scratch the surface of the bands sound and message; this is a band that’s very much about discovery and one best experienced LIVE!
“…howling, cinematic psychoblues… breathtaking” R2
“If Cream had spent more time on a beach in Newquay they might have sounded like this” Blues Matters
“This incredibly talented band excels in not just playing one or two musical styles but in fact focus on several genres to an extremely high quality” Maverick Magazine
“These boys can sing and groove like whiskey angels and it doesn’t take long to realise why they belong on the festival circuit” Glastonbury Festival
“Will Edwards bourbon laced vocals instantly grab you after hearing the first note, the Dobro is a superb instrument and when it is played like this you notice how sublime this band is.” Maverick

HOWLIN’ RIC & THE ROCKETEERS

Saturday 29th March / 8pm / £15

An exciting take on an American tradition Howlin’ Ric and The Rocketeers are a hard touring, exciting outfit playing original rock n roll and r&b with a classic and fresh sound.

Wailing vocals, virtuosic sax and biting, grooving guitar will have you bouncing, swinging and rocking from start to finish.

As well as doing their own headline shows the band have played a multitude of festivals including Rhythm Riot, Atomic, Underneath The Stars,  SummerTyne Americana and Great British Rhythm and Blues and made lauded debuts in Germany, Holland, Austria and Italy.

OISIN LEECH

Sunday 30th March / 8pm / £15

Acclaimed songwriter/musician and one half of revered Americana – tinged Irish folk duo THE LOST BROTHERS. 

Oisin’s musical journey is one of exploration, inspiration and serendipity. Known for his artistry, distinctive, captivating vocals and heartfelt lyrics his music has profound emotions woven into every note. His bebut solo album, Cold Sea, was released in March 2024 to critical global acclaim with Rolling Stone describing it as “Breathtaking”.